Bethany Alvaro

The precinct is a dedicated section of WSI that will have the capacity to deliver 1.8 million tonnes of air cargo every year, connecting manufacturers with increased access to trade and engagement with partners around the world.

The boost is expected to support global connectivity between Australia and Europe, with Singapore acting as one of the primary stopover destinations for Australians making their way across the globe.

The Flying Kangaroo says that the deal will specifically support Melbourne Airport’s $4.5 billion international terminal expansion, as well as an extended fifteen year commitment to the airport’s third runway.

Released on 23 July by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), the notification was originally submitted by Airservices Australia back in April, and sought to enhance the provider’s delivery of major capital investments and air traffic management through annual increases equivalent to $1.50 per ticket for the average domestic fare, or $1 for regional fares.

Traversing nearly 17,000 kilometres, the Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft landed at 10:45am in Melbourne on Friday, following take-off from Airbus’ manufacturing facility in Toulouse, France.

As part of Exercise Possum Guns, weapons systems integrated into the Apache aircraft, such as a 30-millimetre gun and Hellfire missiles, were operationally tested in what Defence said is a “significant milestone”.